Early Childhood Activity Calendar

Early Childhood Activity Calendar
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September 2000


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3 Show your child how to spell his or her full name, street address, town, city, and phone number. Repeat this information often so that he or she can memorize it.	4 Labor Day	5	6 Go for a walk and collect flowers. Ask your child to think of words, other than "flowers," that start with the letter "F."	7	8 Let your child use your keys to open the door to your house or car. Talk about other things or places that use keys (treasure chest, diary, padlock, jewelry box, bike lock, safe, stores, and offices).	9
10 Grandparent's Day	11 Take a reading picnic under the stars. Take a blanket, some popcorn or other treat, a flashlight, and a favorite storybook. When you finish your story, find pictures stars make in the sky.	12	13	14 Plan a "TV Blackout" night. Instead of watching TV, read aloud or play games, do a puzzle, or sing songs with your child.	15	16 Play music and dance with your child. Let your child use pots, pans, and spoons to create sounds.
17	18	19 Play "Peek-a-Boo" with your child, using a favorite book to hide behind.	20	21	22 First Day of Autumn	23 Visit a bakery. Read the signs in the store. Share the smells and tastes of a special treat.
24	25 Make up a story with your child as the main character. Let your child retell the story to you.	26	27	28 Talk with your child about the difference between hot and cold, big and small, open and closed, and other opposites. Help your child find or think of examples for each word.	29 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown	30 Rosh Hashanah

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